Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist Position Available In Pasquotank, North Carolina

Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist CompQsoft United States, North Carolina, Elizabeth City 1664 Weeksville Road (Show on map) Jun 21, 2025 Apply
Job Type
Full-time

Description Position:

Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)

Location:

Elizabeth City, NC (100% onsite work)

Duration:

Fulltime with

CompQsoft Our Client:

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Certification:

Must possess IAM-II Level certification

Clerance:

Active DOD secret

Functional Responsibility:

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position
Formulates and assesses IT security policy to include business impact.
Prepares security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architecture to include the design of cryptographic solutions.
Develops integrated security services management. Executes security awareness training.
Assesses and audits network penetration testing anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis and incident response.
Provides security engineering support for application development (including system security certifications and project evaluations).
This may include the development, design and implementation of firewalls, and evaluation, review, and test of security code.
Experience with several architectures and platforms in an integrated environment.
Significant knowledge of the field and the ability to work independently on typical assignments.
Experience in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Requirements Required Skills:

The Candidate must possess the minimum Education /

Qualifications:

Six (6) years’ experience in information security/IA using Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain/maintain Authority to Operates (ATO).
Experienced in any one of the following:
Security administration
Evaluation of security/IA product capabilities
Product assessment, and policy development
EMASS experience or similar information assurance program management tool
Experience in information security assurance policies, or standards, or regulations.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or A.A/A.S. in related field or at minimum IT Certification
Must possess IAM-II Level certification
Must have active secret clearance
Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities.